Seeking Peace in a Divided Nation: How Jesus Followers Can Respond After the 2016 Election

Nov 10, 2016

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How can Jesus followers respond meaningfully and compassionately in the wake of a deeply polarizing presidential election? Mike Erre and Andy reflect on the day after the 2016 U.S. election—just hours after Donald Trump was elected president—to offer a timely pastoral conversation about what it means to be peacemakers when the nation feels fractured. With powerful insights grounded in the teachings of Jesus, they discuss how grief, empathy, repentance, and prophetic witness must shape our response as Christians, regardless of political allegiance.

Key Takeaways: • Grieving With Those Who Grieve – Empathizing with marginalized communities who feel threatened post-election and choosing to listen without defensiveness. • The Peacemaker’s Role – Asking how Jesus followers can rise above divisiveness and embody hope, humility, and justice in a politically charged environment. • Evangelical Identity in Crisis – Exploring the Church’s alignment with political power and the witness it communicates to the watching world, especially among white evangelicals. • The Danger of Demonizing – Rejecting the “us vs. them” narrative by remembering our real enemy is not flesh and blood, but the powers that divide and distort love. • Practicing Political Discipleship – Calling all Christians to evaluate their allegiance: Are we reflecting American nationalism or the Kingdom of God in our public engagement?

Resources Mentioned: • Matthew 5 – “Blessed are the peacemakers…” • Ephesians 6:12 – “Our struggle is not against flesh and blood…” • James 1:19 – “Be quick to listen, slow to speak, and slow to become angry.” • St. Francis of Assisi’s Prayer – A call to be instruments of peace.

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